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Mount Washington – a gray day

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Katherine

At the top – Mount Washington Sometimes nature will give me a clear day, some days a cloudy day, and then sometimes a hazy day resulting from moisture in the air and some smoke from forest fires. It’s all part … Continue reading →

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Mount Washington – a vibrant day

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Katherine

At the top – Mount Washington Sometimes nature will give me a clear or partly cloudy summer where colours are brilliant and so vibrant that I look back and think that an artist had painted the scenery with bold colours. … Continue reading →

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Browns River fossils

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Katherine

The fossil beds along the Browns River – these were accessed by the BC Hydro power line trail off Piercy Road. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.676121269146925.1073741844.451644678261253″ size=”187″]   images are also in a standalone album…

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Browns River – Power line hike

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Katherine

The hike to the Browns River along the BC Hydro power line right of way off of Piercy Road  is fairly short, but it does have a few steep sections near to the river. The power line trail leads to … Continue reading →

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Berries, bells, and bears

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Katherine

Berries – a sign that summer is here in full force. Also a sign that hungry bears will be in the area, having a tasty snack of berries. Another sign that bears are in the area, having a yummy snack … Continue reading →

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Canyon View trail

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Katherine

At the BC Hydro John Hart Generation Station – Hwy 28 near Campbell River. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.242962669160785.1073741967.123247217798998&type=3&uploaded=18″ size=”187″]

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